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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Top 10 Immune Boosting Foods

Ripe Juicy Elderberries....

What you eat has a huge impact on how well your immune system is able to function. Eating whole, nutrient-dense foods offers your body the building blocks it needs for optimal immunity—and optimal health—in any season.

.Elderberry—loaded with antioxidants and helps your cells hide from viruses

.Carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes—packed with beta-carotene and other phytonutrients

.Mushrooms—high in immune-boosting polysaccharides

Besides keeping yourself well-nourished, get outside for sunshine and a walk every day, allow for plenty of rest, and spend some time in good company—all activities that will support excellent immunity.

About Me

Georganne "Geo" Derick, MSc, RH(AHG), has a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine and is a Registered Herbalist (RH). She is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild(AHG), which promotes the highest level of professionalism and ethical practice of herbal therapeutics. Acceptance requires at least 4 years of education & practice, over 1000 hours of client visits, a comprehensive exam of materia medica, contraindications, herb-drug interactions, dosing and therapeutic actions of at least 150 plants, understanding the scope and limitations of herbal practice, plus knowing when to refer or consult with other health professionals. She has been trained to work in partnership with modern medicine as an advocate for client’s health goals.
Geo enjoys formulating custom medicines for clients that are both good tasting and therapeutic. As an avid organic gardener, cook and educator, she agrees with Hippocrates: Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food. Ms. Derick has taught dozens of subjects at various Universities, Conferences, Organizations and other public places. Her passion for health and nutrition, the plants and the planet are known to be contagious!